Washington Redskins
Barry Cofield - #96 - NT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 318 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/19/1984 |
| Birthplace | Cleveland Heights, OH |
| College | Northwestern |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 4th round, 27th pick by Giants |
Redskins sign seven to practice squad
The Redskins announced Sunday that they have signed the following players to their practice squad: WR Terrence Austin, OL Selvish Capers, OL Erik Cook, LB Rob Jackson, OL Will Robinson, S Anderson Russell and RB Ryan Torain.
Redskins trade CB Tryon to Colts
According the NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora, the Redskins have traded CB Justin Tryon to the Colts.
Report: Redskins part ways with RB Parker
The Redskins have released RBs Willie Parker and Ryan Torain, according to ESPN.com's Adam Schefter.
QB Beck signs extension with Redskins
QB John Beck agreed to a two-year extension with Washington, keeping him with the Redskins through 2012.
LB Davis doesn't last long with Redskins
Washington released four players Tuesday, including a rookie whom they acquired a day earlier.
Redskins place WR Kelly on I.R.
Redskins WR Malcolm Kelly, a former second-round draft pick, was never able to get 100 percent healthy in training camp, so Washington placed him on injured reserve Tuesday.
Redskins, Rams make two trades
The Redskins and Rams made two separate trades Monday, with each team acquiring a rookie player that they believe could make the 53-man roster.
Front three vital to Redskins' defense
For all the talk of Albert Haynesworth and his ongoing saga with the Redskins, the other D-linemen on the team will have a lot to say about how successful the defense will fare this season.
Shanahan leaves McNabb's status for opener in question
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Sunday that he is unsure if QB Donovan McNabb will be ready for the season opener as McNabb nurses a sore left ankle.
Fitz's Four-Course Fantasy Feast
Pat Fitzmaurice examines two offenses going in opposite directions — the Cardinals' and the Redskins' — and provides other observations directed at fantasy football owners.
McNabb to miss preseason game against the Jets
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan announced that QB Donovan McNabb will not play Friday against the Jets after he injured his left ankle against the Ravens.
Redskins add veteran safety, fullback
The Redskins signed two former Steelers, veteran S Tyrone Carter and FB Carey Davis, on Monday, and they released veteran LB Chris Draft.
Report: Haynesworth has muscle condition
Embattled Redskins DL Albert Haynesworth missed practice last week due to a muscle condition.
Report: Redskins FS Moore could miss 4-6 weeks
Redskins FS Kareem Moore could miss 4-6 weeks after suffering what's believed to be a sprained MCL in Saturday night's preseason contest against the Ravens, according to the Washington Post.
Headache, not dehydration, keeps Haynesworth out of practice
On Thursday, Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth missed another practice, this time because of a headache.
PLAYER NEWS
A person familiar with the negotiations says Cofield has agreed to a 6-year, $36 million deal with the Washington Redskins. In the deal $12.5 million is guaranteed, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because free agent contracts can't be signed until Friday.|||||||
Cofield has been a steady presence up front for the New York Giants for five seasons, although he'll have to make the transition to nose tackle in the Redskins' 3-4 defense. Cofield essentially replaces Albert Haynesworth, whom the Redskins are expected to cut or trade.
Playing on the Giants' star-studded defensive line, Cofield could easily get lost in the crowd. While Cofield has made his share of plays in helping the Giants take over the NFL's No. 1 ranking on defense, he is also the guy in the middle of the line who allows the other guys to excel.|||||||
Cofield has two sacks and has come up with a unique "Don't tase me, bro" dance. The former Northwestern star holds his fist in the air and then holds it against his side and twitches as if the volts were pulsing through his body. Teammate Justin Tuck loves the move, as well as what Cofield is doing on the field.
Cofield has said he is not upset that the Giants nearly traded him to the Super Bowl champion Saints.|||||||
Cofield said he understands the NFL is a business. General manager Jerry Reese has assured Cofield he is not on the trading block, it's just that the Saints made a great offer, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. "To me, there's a difference between being on the trading block and accepting an offer they felt like they couldn't refuse," Cofield told the newspaper. "I was told I wasn't being shopped around and that I was still going to be the guy here."
